Curbing the great sand grab

What is one of the major environmental impacts of excessive sand mining?

• Lowered risk of flooding

• Enhanced biodiversity

• Destruction of fishing communities

• Increased agricultural productivity

Which type of sand is primarily sourced from riverbeds and beaches?

• Artificial sand

• Mineral sand

• Desert sand

• Volcanic sand

Why is transporting sand considered expensive?

• It needs to be refrigerated

• It requires special vehicles

• It is a rare material

• Sand is heavy and bulky

What is a challenge associated with using desert sand in construction?

• It is too coarse

• It is not available in large quantities

• It is too expensive

• It is too smooth and fine-grained

What is the goal of the startup Finite?

• To create a permanent building material from desert sand

• To stop sand mining altogether

• To mine sand more efficiently

• To develop a temporary building material from desert sand